Hexter maintains a strong literacy program by using district provided reading materials and text, coupled with many leveled supplemental Literacy Library materials. With additional funding donated by the PTA, we annually update our fully stocked Literacy Library. The Literacy Library is different from the regular library in that it provides instructional materials that are leveled according to student’s individual reading needs. Research supports that this individualized approach is most effective as it allows teachers to differentiate and challenge students at multiple levels within the same classroom. Resources are used before, during and after school and include class sets of novels, multiple copies of level texts, diagnostic assessment materials, nonfiction texts to reinforce science and social studies needs, and books on tape. Also included in our supplemental literacy materials are computer programs that aim at increasing fluency and comprehension.

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Six Weeks to a 5K Work out plan prepared by certified personal trainer & boot camp instructor, Carey Henderson

Week 1:
9/14 Start Slow - M, W, Sa- 20 minute walk/ run--Walk 5 min, then alternate 30 sec run with 60 sec walk to 20 minutes with 5 minute cool down.

Week 2:
9/21: M, W, Sa - 20 min walk/ run-- 5 min warm up, then alternate 60 sec run with 90 sec walk to 20 minutes with 5 minute cool down.

Week 3:
9/28: M, W, Sa - 25 minute walk/ run 5 minute warm up then alternate 90 secrun with 60 sec walk, 5 minute cool down.

Week 4:
10/05: M, W, Sa - 25 minute walk/ run 5 min warm up then alternate 3 minutes run with 1 minute walk, 5 minute cool down.

Week 5:
10/12- M, W, Sa-30 minute walk/ run-- 5 minute warm up then alternate 5 minute run with 1 minute walk.

Week 6:
10/19 M & W only - 30 minute walk/run--5 minute warm up 10 minute run alternate with 2 minute recovery if needed. 5 K on Saturday---good pace should get you there in 35 minutes!

Good Luck!

Carey

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The Hexter 5k and 1k fun run courses are both nestled in the heart of the Hexter Elementary neighborhood of Old Lake Highlands and uses only city streets. The Starting and Finish lines for both races are located at:

Hexter Elementary
9720 Waterview Road
Dallas, Texas 75218

Click on the map to view a larger, printable pdf version or Click here for a Google Map of the Hexter Neighborhood.

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Awards will be given out for the top performers in the following categories:

• Top male and female
• Top 3 in each age category will receive medals.
• All 1k finishers will receive a ribbon.
• And for the kids... top twelve finishers in the 1k will receive a medal!

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If you would like more information or have any questions about the Hexter 5k or fun run please email us at info@hexter5k.org or call the Hexter Howl Hotline 972.502.5815

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Please consider a sponsorship for the '09 Hexter Howl or, if you know of a business that might be interested in a sponsorship, let them know. If you are interested, complete and return the sponsorship commitment form. If you can’t participate as sponsor, consider walking, running in the event. It is a heart healthy way to support Hexter Elementary, your EXEMPLARY neighborhood school 3 years in a row! For more information view our Sponsorship Information & Commitment form.

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